European Eyewear Safety norms
Lens Marking
K | Anti Scratch: resistance to surface deterioration by fine particles. |
N | Anti Fog: fog resistance. For the eyepieces to comply, they must remain free of fog for a minimum of 8 seconds at 100°C. |
1 | Continuous work - Permanent wearing |
F | Low energy impact, resists a 6 mm ball and 0.86 g at 45 m/s. |
B | Medium energy impact, resists a 6 mm ball and 0.86 g at 120 m/s. |
T | Impact resistance at extreme temperature, -5° (± 2°) & 55° (±2°) |
9 | Molten metal and hot solids |
C | unaltered colour perception |
2-1.2 / EN 170 | Clear eyepiece filter filtering 99% of UV rays, for indoor work / in accordance with EN 170 (Ultraviolet filters) |
5-3.1/ EN 172 | Tinted eyepiece filter filtering 99% of UV rays, for outdoor work / in accordance with EN 172 (Sun protection filters for industrial use) |
Frame marking
EN 166:2001 |
Guarantee of minimum resistance of the protection to common risks related to personal protective equipment regarding safety, comfort and strength. |
3 | Protection against droplets or splashing liquids. |
4 | protection against large spray particles > 5 microns. |
F |
Low energy impact, resists a 6 mm ball and 0.86 g at 45 m/s. |
B | Medium energy impact, resists a 6 mm ball and 0.86 g at 120 m/s. |
T |
Impact resistance at extreme temperature, -5° (± 2°) & 55° (±2°) |
9 |
Molten metal and hot solids. |